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Y347 KAF

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,338 mi
Last recorded105,338 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY347 KAF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2016 105,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor support (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor support (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at centre (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1. Front brake pads wearing low.

2. Under trays on car insecure

3. Engine mounts becoming worn.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,975 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 95,971 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1. Offside front tyre worn to legala limits on inside edges. 2. Front brake pads wearing low. 3. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 4. Both rear tyres wearing low on outside edges.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 87,873 miles

1/ as per failure

Fail 6 Jun 2014 87,870 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

1. Front tyres wearing low on inside edge. 2. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 79,899 miles

1.n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing low on inside edges 2.n/s/r tyre wearing low on outside edge

Fail 9 Aug 2013 79,897 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

1.n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing low on inside edges 2.n/s/r tyre wearing low on outside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,201 miles

1. Offside rear brake pads wearing low. 2. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 66,429 miles

1. Hand brake outer cables are rusty and broken. 2. Front tyres worn to legal limits.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,833 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 56,537 miles

1.n/s/r tyre worn to limit on inside edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,590 miles

1. slight scratch damage to windscreen. 2. both front tyres at legal limits. 3. both rear tyyres worn on edges.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 51,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1. slight scratch damage to windscreen. 2. both front tyres at legal limits. 3. both rear tyyres worn on edges.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,482 miles

o/s wiper arm becoming insecure † †o/s/r brake disc becoming corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2006 33,199 miles

nail in n/s front tyre and near legal limits †o/s rear brake disc becoming corroded

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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Y347 KAF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 72,561 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y347 KAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y347 KAF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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